BOSTON (AP) — Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other service members, the Justice Department said Monday. The pair were arrested after FBI specialists who analyzed the drone traced the navigation system to an Iranian company operated by one of the defendants, who relied on technology funneled from the U.S. by his alleged co-conspirator, officials said. “We often cite hypothetical risk when we talk about the dangers of American technology getting into dangerous hands,” said U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy, the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts. “Unfortunately, in this situation, we are not speculating.” The defendants were identified as Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who prosecutors say works at a Massachusetts-based semiconductor company, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, who was arrested Monday in Italy as the Justice Department seeks his extradition to Massachusetts. Prosecutors allege that Abedininajafabadi, who also uses the surname Adedini and operates an Iranian company that manufactures navigation systems for drones, has connections to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. They allege that he conspired with Sadeghi to circumvent American export control laws, including through a front company in Switzerland, and procure sensitive technology into Iran. Both men are charged with export control violations, and Abedini separately faces charges of conspiring to provide material support to Iran. A lawyer for Sadeghi, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was arrested Monday in Massachusetts, did not immediately return an email seeking comment. U.S. officials blamed the January attack on the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes Kataib Hezbollah. Three Georgia soldiers — Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Sgt. Breonna Moffett of Savannah and Sgt. Kennedy Sanders of Waycross — were killed in the Jan. 28 drone attack on a U.S. outpost in northeastern Jordan called Tower 22. In the attack, the one-way attack drone may have been mistaken for a U.S. drone that was expected to return back to the logistics base about the same time and was not shot down. Instead, it crashed into living quarters, killing the three soldiers and injuring more than 40. Tower 22 held about 350 U.S. military personnel at the time. It is strategically located between Jordan and Syria, only 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Iraqi border, and in the months just after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and Israel’s blistering response in Gaza, Iranian-backed militias intensified their attacks on U.S. military locations in the region. Following the attack, the U.S. launched a huge counterstrike against 85 sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Iranian-backed militia and bolstered Tower 22’s defenses. ____ Tucker and Copp reported from Washington. Steve Leblanc, Eric Tucker And Tara Copp, The Associated PressIn the shadowy world of Malawi’s fuel procurement, a fierce battle is unfolding—one that pits the nation’s highest office against a determined power broker in a fight for control over billions in fuel revenue. At the heart of this conflict is Colleen Zamba, the embattled Secretary to the President and Cabinet, whose smear campaign against President Lazarus Chakwera has become a full-blown media war. Her motive? To protect her alleged involvement in fuel cartels that have reportedly siphoned off over K60 billion from the nation’s coffers. Sources within the corridors of power say that the roots of Zamba’s campaign stretch back to a pivotal moment: President Chakwera’s decision to sideline her from any involvement in the country’s fuel procurement process. The decision was made last month when Chakwera announced the formation of a new Taskforce on Fuel Procurement, designed to tackle the ongoing fuel crisis that has left Malawians grappling with shortages, high prices, and corrupt dealings in the fuel supply chain. With Chakwera’s move, Zamba—once a central figure in the procurement process—was effectively removed from the decision-making table, an act that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power. But rather than retreat quietly, Zamba has launched a ruthless counteroffensive, one that involves strategic media manipulation, covert influence over journalists, and carefully planted disinformation. Her goal? To tarnish the reputation of the President, discredit the new taskforce, and, in her own words, “expose” what she claims is a flawed and illegal system that bypasses proper protocols. In a bid to end the rampant corruption in fuel procurement, President Chakwera appointed Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola as the Cabinet-level coordinator, with Henry Kachaje, chairperson of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), acting as the technical coordinator. The taskforce also includes figures such as Reverend Zac Kawalala, a Pentecostal cleric with a reputation for honesty, and Hellen Buluma, the former CEO of the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), who had previously implicated Zamba in shady fuel deals. With these figures at the helm, the taskforce has already signed agreements with fuel suppliers in Kenya, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, shifting the country toward government-to-government fuel supply agreements that cut out the middlemen, including those allegedly connected to Zamba’s operations. This direct approach is designed to save Malawi from the massive financial losses it has suffered in recent years, with experts predicting that it will lead to better fuel availability and lower prices by December. But Zamba, whose influence over the country’s fuel procurement had been long established, is determined to maintain her grip on the lucrative business. And she has begun her battle by targeting the individuals leading the charge for change. A key source close to the taskforce revealed the extent of Zamba’s campaign, which operates like a well-oiled machine, drawing on her vast network of contacts and influence. According to the source, Zamba is using a combination of bribery, manipulation, and media control to undermine the taskforce and cast doubt on its integrity. “She is paying senior journalists and editors at leading media outlets to run negative stories about the taskforce,” the source disclosed. “These stories are not based on fact, but on rumors and innuendos that paint the taskforce as corrupt, illegal, and bypassing protocols. She is also talking to influencers on social media, telling them that the taskforce’s work is not legitimate. The aim is to disorient the public and create a sense of chaos around the taskforce.” Indeed, over the past few weeks, negative stories about the taskforce have flooded the media, with reports claiming that the team is overstepping its mandate, that its members are unqualified, or that the government-to-government agreements with foreign suppliers are part of a secret deal to funnel money to “unscrupulous individuals.” These narratives, though lacking concrete evidence, have been picked up by various outlets, fueling skepticism among the public. One particularly damaging smear claimed that the inclusion of Reverend Kawalala in the taskforce was nothing more than a ploy to hide the President’s true intentions, implying that Chakwera was using the cleric to shield the taskforce from scrutiny. Another report suggested that the new procurement model would lead to widespread fuel shortages rather than solving the crisis. These stories are also designed to cause friction between Chakwera and his key allies within the taskforce, such as Minister Matola and Prince Kapondamgaga, the President’s Chief of Staff. Zamba’s strategy, according to insiders, is to divide and conquer by sowing discord among those closest to the President. For Zamba, the stakes are high. The fuel procurement process is a highly profitable industry, and her alleged ties to various fuel cartels have raised questions about her financial interests in maintaining the status quo. The claims of shoddy deals, inflated prices, and kickbacks in the past fuel procurement arrangements have made Zamba a controversial figure. According to one source, Zamba has been accused of manipulating contracts and siphoning off state funds through a network of intermediaries who controlled the flow of fuel imports. “It’s no secret that Zamba has made millions from fuel deals over the years,” said a senior government official who spoke on condition of anonymity. “Her network is vast, and it’s well-known that she’s used her position to secure lucrative commissions and kickbacks. The taskforce is a direct threat to that power.” Zamba’s supporters, however, argue that her removal from the procurement process is politically motivated. They claim that Chakwera’s decision to form the taskforce was not based on a desire for reform, but on personal vendettas and a power struggle within the ruling party. Chakwera’s Stance: Standing Firm Despite the onslaught, President Chakwera has remained resolute in his support for the taskforce. Sources at State House suggest that Chakwera is determined to see the reforms through, confident that figures like Hellen Buluma, Ibrahim Matola, and Reverend Kawalala have the experience and integrity to break the stranglehold of corruption in Malawi’s fuel industry. “Zamba’s attacks will not deter us,” said a senior official within the taskforce. “We have a clear mandate from the President to overhaul the fuel procurement system and ensure transparency. The taskforce is working hard, and we will deliver results. The media campaign is simply a distraction.” As December approaches and the new fuel procurement model takes effect, Malawians will be watching closely. Will Zamba’s smear campaign succeed in destabilizing the taskforce and halting the much-needed reforms, or will the President’s bold move to clean up the fuel sector finally bear fruit? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the battle for control over Malawi’s fuel industry is far from over. Sharing is caring!'5�8G
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CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2024-- Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CHPT) (“ChargePoint”), a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), today reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended October 31, 2024. “We are encouraged by record EV sales in the industry, and we continue to see network utilization driving the need for more charging infrastructure,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations, and demonstrate that our strategy, focus on operational excellence, and rigorous cash management are translating to tangible results.” For reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results, please see the tables below. For the fourth fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2025, ChargePoint expects revenue of $95 million to $105 million. The Company is concentrating on returning to growth and streamlining operations to continue on its path to positive non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, which is targeted for a quarter in fiscal year 2026. ChargePoint is not able to present a reconciliation of its forward-looking non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA goal to the corresponding GAAP measure because certain potential future adjustments, which may be significant and may include, among other items, stock-based compensation expense, are uncertain or out of its control, or cannot be reasonably predicted without unreasonable effort. The actual amounts of such reconciling items could have a significant impact on ChargePoint's GAAP Net Loss. ChargePoint will host a webcast today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern to review its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. Investors may access the webcast, supplemental financial information and investor presentation at ChargePoint’s investor relations website ( ) under the “Events and Presentations” section. A replay will be available after the conclusion of the webcast and archived for one year. ChargePoint is creating a new fueling network to move people and goods on electricity. Since 2007, ChargePoint has been committed to making it easy for businesses and drivers to go electric with one of the largest EV charging networks and a comprehensive portfolio of charging solutions. The ChargePoint cloud subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware are designed to include options for every charging scenario from home and multifamily to workplace, parking, hospitality, retail and transport fleets of all types. Today, one ChargePoint account provides access to hundreds of thousands of places to charge in North America and Europe. For more information, visit the , the , or contact the or or . This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions including statements regarding our projected revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 and our goal to achieve positive non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release, including: macroeconomic trends including changes in or sustained inflation, interest rate volatility, or other events beyond our control on the overall economy which may reduce demand for our products and services, geopolitical events and conflicts, adverse impacts to our business and those of our customers and suppliers, including due to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, component shortages, and associated logistics expense increases; our limited operating history as a public company; our ability as an organization to successfully acquire, integrate or partner with other companies, products or technologies in a successful manner; our dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of EVs, including auto manufacture's plans and strategies to transition to predominately manufacture EV and any corresponding increased demand for installation of charging stations; our current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of our revenues; overall demand for EV charging and the potential for reduced demand for EVs if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of EVs or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; our ability, and our reliance on our customers, to successfully implement, construct and manage National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant opportunities in accordance with the respective terms of the NEVI program in order to validly secure and obtain awarded funding and win additional NEVI grant opportunities; our reliance on contract manufacturers, including those located outside the United States, may result in supply chain interruptions, delays and expense increases which may adversely affect our sales, revenue and gross margins; our ability to expand our operations and market share in Europe; the need to attract additional fleet operators as customers; potential adverse effects on our revenue and gross margins due to delays and costs associated with new product introductions, inventory obsolescence, component shortages and related expense increases; adverse impact to our revenues and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by us; the effects of competition; risks related to our dependence on our intellectual property; and the risk that our technology could have undetected defects or errors. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 9, 2024, which is available on our website at and on the SEC’s website at . Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law. ChargePoint has provided financial information in this press release that has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). ChargePoint uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results. ChargePoint believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors to evaluate ongoing operating results and trends and believes they provide meaningful supplemental information to investors regarding ChargePoint’s underlying operating performance because they exclude items the Company believes are unrelated to, and may not be indicative of, its core operating results. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read only in conjunction with ChargePoint’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of ChargePoint’s historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review these reconciliations. ChargePoint defines non-GAAP gross profit as gross profit excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets and restructuring costs for severances and employment-related termination costs, facility and other contract terminations. Non-GAAP gross margin is non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of revenue. ChargePoint defines non-GAAP cost of revenue and operating expenses as cost of revenue and operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation expense, restructuring costs for severances and employment-related termination costs, facility and other contract terminations, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, non-cash charges related to tax liabilities and litigation settlements, including associated non-recurring legal expenses and professional service fees related to the modification of the convertible debt. ChargePoint defines non-GAAP net loss as net loss excluding stock-based compensation expense, restructuring costs for severances and employment-related termination costs, facility and other contract terminations, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, non-cash charges related to tax liabilities and litigation settlements, including associated non-recurring legal expenses and professional service fees related to the modification of the convertible debt. These amounts reflect the impact of any related tax effects. Non-GAAP pre-tax net loss is non-GAAP net loss adjusted for provision for income taxes. . ChargePoint defines non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss as net loss excluding stock-based compensation expense, restructuring costs for severances and employment-related termination costs, facility and other contract terminations, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, non-cash charges related to tax liabilities and litigation settlements, including associated non-recurring legal expenses, professional service fees related to the modification of the convertible debt, and further adjusted for provision of income taxes, depreciation, interest income and expense, and other income and expense (net). Investors are cautioned that there are a number of limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures to analyze financial results and trends. In particular, many of the adjustments to ChargePoint’s GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in its financial results for the foreseeable future, such as stock-based compensation, which is an important part of ChargePoint’s employees’ compensation and impacts hiring, retention and performance. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP, and the components that ChargePoint excludes in its calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that other companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP results. In the future, ChargePoint may also exclude other expenses it determines do not reflect the performance of ChargePoint’s operating results. CHPT-IR Networked charging systems $ 52,662 $ 73,893 $ 182,182 $ 286,788 Subscriptions 36,417 30,559 106,053 86,935 Other 10,533 5,831 26,959 17,084 Total revenue 99,612 110,283 315,194 390,807 Networked charging systems 52,852 109,452 173,152 317,335 Subscriptions 17,512 19,999 53,812 53,495 Other 6,462 4,778 16,249 12,263 Total cost of revenue 76,826 134,229 243,213 383,093 22,786 (23,946 ) 71,981 7,714 Research and development 38,299 56,524 110,861 165,563 Sales and marketing 34,678 39,834 106,376 116,545 General and administrative 17,975 33,463 52,794 82,627 Total operating expenses 90,952 129,821 270,031 364,735 (68,166 ) (153,767 ) (198,050 ) (357,021 ) Interest income 1,604 1,868 6,930 6,168 Interest expense (9,315 ) (3,820 ) (22,486 ) (9,673 ) Other income (expense), net (202 ) (2,815 ) (1,090 ) (2,173 ) (76,079 ) (158,534 ) (214,696 ) (362,699 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,511 (315 ) 3,567 162 $ (77,590 ) $ (158,219 ) $ (218,263 ) $ (362,861 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.18 ) $ (0.43 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (1.01 ) Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted 435,331,445 376,182,783 428,757,738 360,818,131 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 219,409 $ 327,410 Restricted cash 400 30,400 Accounts receivable, net 111,854 124,049 Inventories 221,988 198,580 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 66,467 62,244 Total current assets 620,118 742,683 Property and equipment, net 37,909 42,446 Intangible assets, net 71,662 80,555 Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,782 15,362 Goodwill 214,303 213,750 Other assets 7,564 8,567 Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 74,056 $ 71,081 Accrued and other current liabilities 143,163 159,104 Deferred revenue 102,787 99,968 Total current liabilities 320,006 330,153 Deferred revenue, noncurrent 134,056 131,471 Debt, noncurrent 299,410 283,704 Operating lease liabilities 16,019 17,350 Deferred tax liabilities 10,343 11,252 Other long-term liabilities 5,523 1,757 Total liabilities 785,357 775,687 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 44 42 Additional paid-in capital 2,028,722 1,957,932 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,150 ) (15,926 ) Accumulated deficit (1,832,635 ) (1,614,372 ) Total stockholders' equity 180,981 327,676 Net loss $ (218,263 ) $ (362,861 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 22,205 21,160 Non-cash operating lease cost 2,700 3,257 Stock-based compensation 61,083 91,946 Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs 2,388 2,112 Inventory impairment — 70,000 Non-cash interest expense 12,750 — Reserves and other 17,104 7,486 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net 6,267 8,693 Inventories (24,207 ) (183,569 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets (6,250 ) (6,135 ) Accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, and accrued and other liabilities (25,291 ) 31,738 Deferred revenue 5,249 28,685 Net cash used in operating activities (144,265 ) (287,488 ) Purchases of property and equipment (10,136 ) (14,671 ) Maturities of investments — 105,000 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (10,136 ) 90,329 Debt issuance costs related to the revolving credit facility — (2,853 ) Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee equity plans, net of tax withholding 7,742 10,957 Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ATM offerings, net of issuance costs 2,970 287,198 Change in driver funds and amounts due to customers 5,681 8,935 Settlement of contingent earnout liability — (3,537 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 16,393 300,700 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 7 (691 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (138,001 ) 102,850 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 357,810 294,562 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 219,809 $ 397,412 Stock-based compensation expense (1,260 ) (1,847 ) (3,870 ) (4,780 ) Amortization of intangible assets (774 ) (759 ) (2,301 ) (2,291 ) Restructuring costs (1) (961 ) (996 ) (961 ) (996 ) Stock-based compensation expense 1,260 1,847 3,870 4,780 Amortization of Intangible Assets 774 759 2,301 2,291 Restructuring costs (1) 961 996 961 996 Stock-based compensation expense (9,831 ) (14,451 ) (28,864 ) (39,804 ) Restructuring costs (1) (2,867 ) (4,183 ) (2,867 ) (4,183 ) Stock-based compensation expense (4,518 ) (6,467 ) (14,422 ) (17,393 ) Amortization of intangible assets (2,304 ) (2,249 ) (6,829 ) (6,794 ) Restructuring costs (1) (5,067 ) (1,343 ) (5,067 ) (1,343 ) Stock-based compensation expense (5,107 ) (10,118 ) (13,927 ) (29,969 ) Restructuring costs (1) (933 ) (9,079 ) (933 ) (9,079 ) Other adjustments (2) (1,728 ) (788 ) (5,729 ) (893 ) Stock-based compensation expense (19,456 ) (31,036 ) (57,213 ) (87,166 ) Amortization of intangible assets (2,304 ) (2,249 ) (6,829 ) (6,794 ) Restructuring costs (1) (8,867 ) (14,605 ) (8,867 ) (14,605 ) Other adjustments (2) (1,728 ) (788 ) (5,729 ) (893 ) Stock-based compensation expense 20,716 32,883 61,083 91,946 Amortization of intangible assets 3,078 3,008 9,130 9,085 Restructuring costs (1) 9,828 15,601 9,828 15,601 Other adjustments (2) 1,728 788 5,729 893 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,511 (315 ) 3,567 162 Depreciation 4,230 4,135 13,074 12,076 Interest income (1,604 ) (1,868 ) (6,930 ) (6,168 ) Interest expense 9,315 3,820 22,486 9,673 Other expense (income), net 202 2,815 1,090 2,173 (1) (2) View source version on : CONTACT: Investor Relations Nandan Amladi Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations John Paolo Canton Vice President, Communications Gosselin Director, Corporate Communications KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/FUELS EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOFTWARE ENERGY BATTERIES SOURCE: ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. 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PHOENIX — The 2 million Arizonans who cast a historic vote to protect abortion rights in the state Constitution might have to wait a while for that vote to make a difference. That could come as a surprise to voters. The next phase of the battle over reproductive rights in Arizona starts Monday, after Gov. Katie Hobbs certifies the November election results. Hobbs’ signature will give the cue to lawsuits asking courts to overturn the state's existing anti-abortion laws so Prop 139 can take effect. The legal fight could take months or even years. “In Arizona, nothing is automatic,” Prop 139 spokeswoman Dawn Penich said on this weekend's “Sunday Square Off.” “Every existing abortion regulation will go in front of Arizona judges. Nothing will fall away automatically. That process of legal challenge is where we will start to see maybe a 15-week ban fall away.” The state’s existing ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy is expected to be the first legal target. That law provides an exception only to save the life of the mother. “Abortion, in other words, will be in the headlines in Arizona for a very long time,” Penich said. Advocates in other states that passed abortion-rights measures are also gearing up for legal fights. Christine Jones, an attorney and former Republican candidate for Arizona governor, said abortion opponents here will push back against the constitutional amendment itself. “The anti-abortion, pro-life groups are going to be gearing up their own constitutional amendment," Jones said. "This is not a settled rule.” Prop 139 — known as the Arizona Abortion Access Act — was approved with 62 percent of the vote. Organizers turned in a record 800,000 voter signatures to put the initiative on the ballot. Also on this weekend’s “Sunday Square Off," former Arizona public health director Will Humble explains how Arizonans’ well-being would be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s picks of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz for top public health roles. “Sunday Square Off” airs at 8 a.m. Sundays on 12News, after NBC’s “Meet the Press” at 7 a.m. You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV . 12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives. Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX." Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account , or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app. Sunday Square Off Watch previous interviews and segments of Sunday Square Off on our 12News YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates on new uploads!ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. declares for NFL draft

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As community members push back — primarily over how fast they perceive the process — on a new one-stop shop to house city departments and services, Corvallis is pushing forward. City Council members met last week to ruminate on the findings of a community task force regarding possible new city buildings — and renovations to old ones — consider what they thought about the preliminary design options and to narrow down which concepts they wanted to pursue further. The Nov. 21 City Council work session to consider layout options for a new civic campus, in addition to related findings from a community task force, was better attended than typical Thursday afternoon meetings. The city has been working to revamp its facilities for the last four years, and some projects are already underway. But city staff believe there is much more to be done. A facility needs assessment in 2021 revealed major deficiencies with the four buildings that house administrative services downtown — City Hall, the nearby annex, the Municipal Court building and the Madison Avenue building. People are also reading... 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The assessment identified similar issues with the police facility. The proposed solution is a so-called “civic campus” — an all-encompassing hub for city departments and services, and part of the revitalization of a 100-year-plus-old Madison Avenue. In this vision, the street serves as the “main artery” of the city’s core, connecting Oregon State University to the downtown district, and the downtown district to the riverfront Alongside the civic campus, the city is considering a new police facility. In recent weeks, as the civic campus and police facility have been given more attention by council, community members have repeatedly raised concerns that the process is “rushed.” City Manager Mark Shepard has pushed back on this notion, pointing to the project’s origins four years ago. A lot of community attention is on the Civic Campus Engagement Task Force, which presented its findings to council last month. It recommended that Corvallis retain and repurpose its existing City Hall structure and construct a new, purpose-built city hall or public service building as part of an “enhanced” civic campus. Members further suggested the city adopt an overall, multiphase strategy to reinvigorate downtown, in which the civic campus project would be a second or third phase. This would give the city more time to engage with the community about the civic campus as well as create an overall plan for downtown. In the aftermath of the task force’s presentation, community members have voiced concern that its recommendations were not taken into consideration when developing the four design options that the council is now eying. According to Shepard, these designs, which are still in their infancy, were developed concurrently with the task force’s work. Presented at the Nov. 7 work session, the layout options are as follows: Fully renovate the existing City Hall and attach to it an additional three-floor structure Retain and renovate the existing City Hall — though not for seismic resiliency — and construct a separate, four-story building Demolish City Hall and construct a three-story civic campus in its place Demolish City Hall and construct a three-story civic campus as well as a three-story parking garage All four options also include a three-story police facility. And all four cost around $200 million. At the Thursday, Nov. 21 work session, Councilor Charlyn Ellis advocated for an incremental approach to the facilities’ upgrades. She believes the city needs new buildings but was concerned about alienating voters with an expensive project for a town that is already feeling “pinched.” The Nov. 21 City Council work session to consider layout options for a new civic campus, in addition to related findings from a community task force, was better attended than typical Thursday afternoon meetings. But other councilors were against decoupling the projects, citing how costs will increase over time. At the previous work session, Ian Gelbrich with FFA Architecture and Interiors, which has been assisting on the project, said the city loses $1 million in buying power with each month that passes due to cost escalation. Councilor Gabe Shepherd said he felt that the task force’s recommendations fit into some of the design options, pushing back against community requests for a fifth option that directly addresses those findings. He said he hadn’t heard anyone specify what was wrong with the available layouts. He went on to say that community support may move away from a renovated city hall option, which is most aligned with the task force’s recommendations, due to expenses and accessibility concerns. The option in which City Hall is retained and renovated in its existing form is $12 million more expensive than the option that demolishes the former church building and constructs a civic campus in its place. And the option in which it is renovated and attached to an administrative building struggles the most in terms of universal accessibility out of all four options, according to Gelbrich. “I think the community right now is supporting ‘renovate detached,’” Shepherd said, “and I’m hoping we can move them towards just the ‘remove.’” Community Development Director Paul Bilotta noted that people’s desire to retain City Jall might not be distinct from a desire to save money. “The survey was not done with them seeing the costs of the various options,” he said. “I think a lot of people thought that keeping a building and reusing it is cheaper than tearing a building down and building something new.” The general consensus was that most councilors supported the option that demos the current City Hall and replaced it with a new civic campus, with some advocating to flip the locations of the civic campus and the police station so that the police station is built on the north side of Madison Avenue. Some also threw their support toward the option that added a parking garage, citing a need for downtown parking despite the increased cost. During community comments, task force Co-chair Steve Clark emphasized the group’s recommendation that a new civic campus be part of an overall strategy for a revitalized downtown. “You address needs of downtown first as a city, as a community, as landowners,” he said, “and then begin to address the needs of the city hall and so forth.” He also highlighted the importance of actively engaging other organizations and governing bodies, such as the school district and the county, as the process continues. “That needs to happen at a greater degree now than it has in the past,” he said. On Dec. 2, the City Council will consider a resolution regarding which design option to select. On Dec. 16, the conversation about funding the new civic campus will begin, a conversation that Shepard acknowledged will be “difficult.” Related stories: Despite pushback, Corvallis pushing forward with new civic campus plans Ella Hutcherson More Corvallis news Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Author email {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. 7. Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles' rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year contract and Yamamoto's $325 million, 12-year deal last winter. Ohtani didn't pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. He won his third MVP award — first in the National League — following a huge season at the plate exclusively as a designated hitter. Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 starts as a rookie, then won twice in four October outings. Down to three healthy starting pitchers during the postseason, Los Angeles overcame a string of injuries to its projected rotation in winning the franchise's second World Series title in five years. Right-handers Jack Flaherty and Walker Buehler then became free agents this fall, creating more voids on the staff. But the addition of Snell would fill a large one at the top with a legitimate ace. Snell's $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). Among expired contracts, it also was exceeded by pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander (both $43.33 million) under deals they agreed to with the New York Mets. ESPN first reported the details of Snell's contract. Earlier this month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the Giants. The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027. Snell, who turns 32 next week, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. Because he turned down a qualifying offer from San Diego last November, the Giants were not eligible to give Snell another one and won’t receive draft-pick compensation. Los Angeles expects All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw back in the rotation next year. Other starting candidates if healthy include right-handers Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin and Bobby Miller. Ohtani is coming off right elbow surgery in September 2023 and left shoulder surgery on Nov. 5. Glasnow didn’t pitch after Aug. 11 because of right elbow tendinitis. Kershaw, who turns 37 in March, had foot and knee surgeries on Nov. 7. He declined a $10 million player option in favor of free agency, but is expected to return to Los Angeles. May is coming back from Tommy John surgery in July 2023 and for an operation this past July to repair a tear in his esophagus. Gonsolin spent 2024 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Miller, an 11-game winner as a rookie in 2023, was sidelined early this season by shoulder inflammation. He struggled to a 2-4 record with an 8.52 ERA in 13 big league starts and ended the regular season in the minors. Yamamoto was sidelined by right triceps tightness between June 15 and Sept. 10, then returned and went 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in four postseason starts to cap the first season of his $325 million contract. AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Mike Fitzpatrick contributed to this report. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBClintons urge voters agitated by today's politics to remain involved in public service

HE the President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Meer has affirmed that commemorating the anniversary of founding the modern State of Qatar by Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, holds immense national and historical significance for Qatari people. It is an occasion to reflect on the country's journey and achievements while striving to fulfill its future vision under its wise leadership. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of National Day, he highlighted that this day carries deep significance, as it symbolises the strong bond of Qataris with their history, identity, and national unity. He expressed his pride in Qatari identity, commitment to national cohesion, and adherence to the values and principles established by the founding leader. He emphasised that National Day is both a celebration of a rich heritage and a recognition of the remarkable progress Qatar has made across all fields. These include social, economic, industrial, health, educational, and technological development. It is also a moment to reaffirm commitment to advancing the nation's infrastructure to the highest standards, ensuring prosperity of its citizens, stability of homeland, and sustainability of its growth and progress. Eng al-Meer stated that the leaders of this beloved country have worked diligently to preserve the historical achievements and follow the path of the founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. By upholding core values, strengthening national unity, fostering development, and safeguarding sovereignty and independence, Qatar has solidified its status as a modern, progressive nation with strong roots and visionary leadership. He further pointed out continuous growth, prosperity, and elevated standing Qatar enjoys among nations. The country has made significant strides in its journey toward becoming one of the world's leading nations, achieving major accomplishments both domestically and internationally. He also stated that Ashghal has made significant achievements in infrastructure, building projects, and maintenance for the 2023-2024 period, maintaining steady progress to meet its desired objectives. The expressway network now spans over 954km, while cycling and pedestrian pathways have been expanded to a total length of about 1,327km. Additionally, green spaces and landscaping areas now cover over 9.2mn sq m, with 223,000sq m added during 2023-2024. He emphasised the Authority's strong commitment to developing road and infrastructure projects for both new and existing citizens' plots. By the end of 2023, over 250km of roads and 250km of pedestrian and cycling pathways were completed. The sewage network was extended by an additional 500km, with infrastructure services delivered to 480 plots in new areas and 2,100 plots in existing ones. HE al-Meer explained that Ashghal is focusing on enhancing sustainability and recycling initiatives as a key goal to achieve Sustainable Development Goals outlined in Qatar's National Vision 2030. This includes striking a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation. Key initiatives include recycling asphalt materials, using treated wastewater for cooling systems, irrigating green spaces, and growing fodder, along with using recycled tire rubber in asphalt mixes and recycling construction and demolition waste. The recycling rate achieved in these efforts has surpassed 50%. He emphasized Ashghal's dedication to adopting the latest strategies in project delivery, applying global best practices, and improving services to enhance customer satisfaction, all while ensuring sustainability and quality of the country's infrastructure projects. As part of its digital transformation, Eng. Al Meer highlighted that Ashghal organized the first-ever Building Technology and Services Exhibition, ConteQ Expo 2024, held from September 16-18. This event, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Ministry of Labor, showcased cutting-edge technologies in construction and services, marking a major step in Qatar's digital and technological transformation. He also noted that Ashghal is boosting efficiency and safety through digital innovations such as digital twins, sensors, and drones, as well as converting its administrative building into a smart building. These initiatives aim to reduce dependence on unskilled labor, replacing it with advanced technology to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety across various projects. Related Story 'Celestyal Journey' calls on Doha Port to a grand welcome QNL explores strategies to support language development among children

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The voter ID in Nigeria, known officially as the Permanent Voter Card (PVC), may no longer be a requirement for voter verification if a set of reforms to the electoral process initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) goes through. The reforms also seek to expand and streamline the use of biometrics in enhancing the positive outcome of elections in terms of voting and results management, particularly as the country looks forward to general elections in 2027. Neighbouring Ghana is one country that has in the use of biometrics in elections. In a recent meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners, the Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said the planned reforms are mostly inspired by recommendations that came from different quarters regarding the conduct of the 2023 general elections. He said the Commission has also consulted widely with different stakeholders on the issues to be rejigged in the electoral system. Nigeria amended its Electoral Act before the elections last year. According to a by Punch, Yakubu reiterated the desire of the election management agency to fix many of the loopholes noticed, and to pave the way for the organization of even more credible and transparent elections in the country in three years. The INEC leader said in the near future, the electoral umpire will take the substance of the envisaged amendments to the relevant parliamentary committees for consideration. Yakubu explained that from their internal review and external consultations and engagements, a total of 142 recommendations have been identified for action at different levels. These recommendations, he said, have to do with “the general state of preparedness, voter management, voter education and public communication, political parties and candidate management, electoral operations and logistics management, election officials and personnel, partnership and collaboration, monitoring and supervision, election technology, voting and result management, election security, electoral offences and the electoral legal framework.” Eight of the 142 recommendations require a legislative amendment to be approved by the two chambers of parliament, 86 need administrative measures to be implemented by INEC, while the remaining 48 need collaboration between a number of government institutions and agencies for their effective implementation. Among those recommendations requiring legislative amendment is a move to do away with the physical voter ID which has served as a proof of ID for voters at the polling station in past elections. It has also been a subject of controversy, often at the origin of allegations. Its production adds up election costs and its collection by registered voters has faced problems, with many voters abandoning the cards. The INEC boss says the idea is to replace the PVC with a digital slip or downloadable identity credential for voter verification. Advocacy group Yiaga Africa advised INEC after the 2023 polls to with downloadable credentials. A Commonwealth Observer Group report had also urged in the technology deployed for result counting and transmission. “The commission also believes that with the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, the use of the Permanent Voters’ Cards as the sole means of identification for voter accreditation on Election Day should be reviewed,” Yakubu is quoted as saying, referring to the potential of the biometric voter verification system to replace the physical credential. “Those who already have the PVCs can still use them to vote, but going forward, computer-generated slips issued to the voter or even downloaded from the Commission’s website will suffice for voter accreditation,” he added. Other areas the reform envisages by INEC include considering voting by Diaspora Nigerians and the cleansing of the voter’s register by strengthening collaboration between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Population Commission (NPC), as we back in 2021. | | | | | | |Business leaders across the country are struggling to find the best way to manage rising polarization and political disagreement at work . On Tuesday, December 10, Newsweek is hosting a panel event to discuss this thorny topic from all angles. Opening remarks will be delivered by Jim Link, CHRO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR professional association, which will also sponsor the event. The discussion, titled "Better Workplaces: How to Foster Inclusion and Civility," will include insights from legal, medical and social psychology experts, and feature advice for professionals in HR, DEI and communications. The national mood has been tense, and people are unhappy. But we still have work to get done, together, every single day. What's complicating matters is that we increasingly have less respect for those on the other side of the aisle politically. A 2022 Pew Survey found that 72 percent of Republicans and 63 percent of Democrats feel that members of the other party are more immoral, and the number of people saying that members of the other party are dishonest, unintelligent or lazy has spiked since 2016. This strain of conflict is common on the internet and in bars, but it's also making its way to watercoolers, factory floors and even the boardroom. A contentious election cycle surely didn't help, but this is a persistent problem, one that impacts us well past Election Day . Maintaining a year-round focus on respectful culture and setting ground rules for political expression and exchange are key, experts tell Newsweek . Tuesday evening's event will also include a video presentation featuring commentary from the winners of the Newsweek -Stubblefield Civility Awards. In partnership with the Stubblefield Institute, we will be recognizing business executives, members of Congress and other community leaders for their exceptional efforts to promote civility in our public discourse. Panelists include: Stephen Paskoff: Paskoff is a former EEOC attorney and the founder and CEO of ELI, or Employment Learning Innovations, a company he has been running since 1986 that trains business leaders and employees so that their cultural values and behavioral standards ensure a productive and legally compliant work environment. He has written extensively on workplace compliance, including the 2016 book CIVILITY Rules! A New Business Approach to Boosting Results and Cutting Risks . Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, MD: The chief innovation officer at BetterUp, a well-being platform with a focus on manager training and coaching, Kellerman leads an interdisciplinary research lab that has been studying employee sentiment around the election and other times throughout the year. She has worked on global mental health policy and interventions for the World Health Organization and is a longtime executive at, and adviser to, health care, coaching and behavior change technology companies. Michael Franklin: Executive director of Speechwriters of Color and leader of an executive communications firm, Franklin is a dynamic member of Gen Z and his field. He worked with AxiosHQ to produce an Election Readiness Guide for business leaders, and his perspectives can also be found in The New York Times , Washington Post , Financial Times , CNN , Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien , Axios and the Los Angeles Times . Kurt Gray, Ph.D.: Author of the upcoming book Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground , Gray is a professor in psychology and neuroscience and an award-winning researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He utilizes interdisciplinary methods to research deeply held beliefs and moral divides. We hope you can join us for this timely and insightful conversation.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes rose to more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they’re getting from the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to add to what’s set to be one of its best years of the millennium. It’s the 56th time the index has hit an all-time high this year after climbing in 11 of the last 12 days . The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 308 points, or 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite added 1.3% to its own record. Salesforce helped pull the market higher after delivering stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell just short. CEO Mark Benioff highlighted the company’s artificial-intelligence offering for customers, saying “the rise of autonomous AI agents is revolutionizing global labor, reshaping how industries operate and scale.” The stock price of the company, which helps businesses manage their customers, jumped 11%. Marvell Technology leaped even more after delivering better results than expected, up 23.2%. CEO Matt Murphy said the semiconductor supplier is seeing strong demand from AI and gave a forecast for profit in the upcoming quarter that topped analysts’ expectations. All the optimistic talk helped Nvidia , the company whose chips are powering much of the move into AI, rally 3.5%. It was the strongest force pushing upward on the S&P 500 by far. They helped offset an 8.9% drop for Foot Locker, which reported profit and revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Mary Dillon said the company is taking a more cautious view, and it cut its forecasts for sales and profit this year. Dillon pointed to how keen customers are for discounts and how soft demand has been outside of Thanksgiving week and other key selling periods. Retailers overall have offered mixed signals about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain. Their spending has been one of the main reasons the U.S. economy has avoided a recession that earlier seemed inevitable after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to crush inflation. But shoppers are now contending with still-high prices and a slowing job market . This week’s highlight for Wall Street will be Friday’s jobs report from the U.S. government, which will show how many people employers hired and fired last month. A narrower report released Wednesday morning suggested employers in the private sector increased their payrolls by less last month than economists expected. Hiring in manufacturing was the weakest since the spring, according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. The report strengthened traders’ expectations that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again when it meets in two weeks. The Fed began easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high in September, hoping to offer more support for the job market. The central bank had appeared set to continue cutting rates into next year, but the election of Donald Trump has scrambled Wall Street’s expectations somewhat. Trump’s preference for higher tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , which could alter the Fed’s plans . Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the central bank can afford to cut rates cautiously because inflation has slowed from its peak two years ago and the economy remains sturdy. A separate report on Wednesday said health care, finance and other businesses in the U.S. services sector are continuing to grow, but not by as much as before and not by as much as economists expected. One respondent from the construction industry told the survey from the Institute for Supply Management that the Fed’s rate cuts haven't pulled down mortgage rates as much as hoped. Plus, “the unknown effect of tariffs clouds the future.” In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.18% from 4.23% late Tuesday. On Wall Street, Campbell’s sank 6.2% for one of the S&P 500’s sharper losses despite increasing its dividend and reporting a stronger profit than analysts expected. Its revenue fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, and the National Football League’s Washington Commanders hired Campbell’s CEO Mark Clouse as its team president. Gains for airline stocks helped offset that drop after JetBlue Airways said it saw stronger bookings for travel in November and December following the presidential election. It also said it’s benefiting from lower fuel prices, as well as lower costs due to improved on-time performance. JetBlue jumped 8.3%, while Southwest Airlines climbed 3.5%. All told, the S&P 500 rose 36.61 points to 6,086.49. The Dow climbed 308.51 to 45,014.04, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 254.21 to 19,735.12. In stock markets abroad, South Korea’s Kospi sank 1.4% following a night full of drama in Seoul. President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing possible impeachment after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night, prompting troops to surround the parliament. He revoked the martial law declaration six hours later. In the crypto market , bitcoin climbed near $99,000 after Trump said he would nominate Paul Atkins , a cryptocurrency advocate, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.Ross Halls takes look at how Ipswich Town players got on for their loan clubs in midweek. FABULOUS FROM FOYO 😍 Osman Foyo found the top corner excellent with this brilliant finish, rounding off a good move from a quick free kick! #ClaretsTogether pic.twitter.com/AH6kh1RjVy OSMAN FOYO AND WOODY WILLIAMSON Foyo notched his ninth goal for Chelmsford City as they won 3-2 at Billericay Town in the Essex Senior Cup. Williamson wasn't involved for Robbie Simpson's side, who booked their place in the quarter finals of the competition. The Clarets switch their focus back to league action as they host Slough Town in the National League South on Saturday. GEORGE EDMUNDSON The defender featured for Middlesbrough as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Edmundson played the full 90 minutes for Michael Carrick's side, who suffered their first defeat in three games, but remain in the play-off spots. Boro will look to bounce back when they host Hull City on Saturday. Marcus Harness in action for Derby County. (Image: PA) MARCUS HARNESS The attacker featured for Derby County as they lost 2-1 at home to Swansea City in the second tier. Harness started and played 79 minutes for Paul Warne's side, who saw their three-game unbeaten run come to an end and slip down to 15th in the table. The Rams will look to return to winning ways when they host Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. ELKAN BAGGOTT The defender wasn't involved for Blackpool as they won 2-0 at Bristol Rovers in the third tier. Baggott has a thigh problem which has him sidelined for Steve Bruce's side, who ended an eight league match winless streak. Former Town midfielder Lee Evans netted from the spot. The Seasiders switch their focus to cup action as they host Birmingham City in the second round of the FA Cup. 🪩 TEN wins in a row! pic.twitter.com/RPhJeOJ65r CAMERON HUMPHREYS The midfielder featured for Wycombe Wanderers as they beat Mansfield Town 1-0 at Adams Park in League One. Humphreys played the full 90 minutes for Matt Bloomfield's side, who made it 14 games unbeaten in the league, thanks to a 93rd minute winner from Luke Leahy. The Chairboys remain top of the table, four points clear of second-place Wrexham and switch their focus to FA Cup action when they travel to non-league side Wealdstone in the second round. FINLEY BARBROOK AND EDWIN AGBAJE Barbrook played the full 90 minutes and was booked for Sutton United as they beat Solihull Moors 1-0 at home in the National League. Agbaje wasn't involved for Steve Morison's side as the defender recovers from his most recent injury set-back. The U's made it back-to-back league wins and return to action when they host Fylde on Saturday. FULL TIME: @leistonfc 2 @OFCLTRAWLERBOYS 1 The hosts progress in this @EndeavourAutom @SuffolkFA Premier Cup Second Round tie - with three goals scored in a four minute spell early in the second half, as Harry Barbrook was on target with The Trawlerboys equaliser #LTFC pic.twitter.com/immCuPnQqA HARRY BARBROOK The young full-back scored for Lowestoft Town as they lost 2-1 at Leiston in the Suffolk Premier Cup. Barbrook notched his second goal for Andy Reynolds' side, who were knocked out of the second round of the competition. The Trawler Boys switch their focus back to league action when they travel to Banbury United in the Southern League Premier Central on Saturday. LEON AYINDE The Irishman wasn't involved for Rochdale as they won 1-0 at promotion rivals Gateshead in the National League. Ayinde is close to returning for Jimmy McNulty's side after recovering from a hamstring injury last month. The Dale are sixth in the table and aren't back in action until they host Manchester United U21s in the National League Cup next Tuesday. NICO VALENTINE The youngster wasn't involved for Needham Market as they won 1-0 at Leamington in the National League North. Valentine is currently out of action with a hamstring injury for Kevin Horlock's side, who secured their first victory in eight league games, thanks to a Nick Ingram penalty. The Marketmen are now off the bottom of the table, moving to 23rd and return to action when they host Scarborough Athletic on Saturday. He is magic, you know 😉 pic.twitter.com/YcwRcQSoJ6 EX-BLUES CORNER Jeremy Sarmiento opened the scoring for Burnley as they beat Coventry City 2-0 at Turf Moor in the Championship. The Brighton loanee has two league goals this season so far. Josh Earl scored for Barnsley as they drew 2-2 with Reading at Oakwell in League One. The defender's first goal in over a year and his maiden goal for the Tykes. James Norwood was among the scorers for Oldham Athletic as they beat Boston United 4-0 at Boundary Park in the National League. The forward has notched seven goals in 14 games in all competitions so far this season.

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